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target cell

DEFINITIONS OF: target cell

1

n any cell that has a specific receptor for an antigen or antibody or hormone or drug, or is the focus of contact by a virus or phagocyte or nerve fiber etc.

Type of:
somatic cell, vegetative cell
any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells; a cell that does not participate in the production of gametes

n an abnormal red blood cell with the appearance of a dark ring surrounding a dark center; associated with anemia

Type of:
RBC, erythrocyte, red blood cell
a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
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